SR21 over Kelly Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 016957
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,607
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR21 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR21 over Kelly Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,607 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,849 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR21 over Kelly Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR21 over Kelly Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR21 over Kelly Creek carry?
About 5,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR21 over Kelly Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR21 over Kelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.